Who are Africa's greatest Premier League players?

Football 08 March 2023 07:20

- Africa’s greatest Premier League XI to be chosen by YOU, the SuperSport viewer
- great TV shows to come
- voting opens 24 March

For as long as the Premier League has existed, African players have been at the heart of its thrills and its excellence.

To celebrate 30 years of the league, SuperSport is running a groundbreaking campaign encouraging fans to select the greatest African players to have ever played in England’s top league.

From Mo Salah and Didier Drogba to Benni McCarthy and many more, African heroes have been found at every turn.

Recognising this wealth of talent, SuperSport, in conjunction with Premier League Productions, will produce a 60-minute show with Thomas Mlambo, Leeds legend Lucas Radebe and former Premier League star, John Barnes, to select their greatest African PL XI of all time.

After the March 24 broadcast, fans will be able to vote for the Premier League’s greatest African XI from a shortlist of 30. A vibrant mix of talent and star power who have shone through the years, to be revealed between the 7th and the 24th of March.

From March 24 to May 25, fans will be able to vote online (www.supersport.com/africaxi) for their 11 best-ever African players – no formation required.

This will be followed in June and July by media events in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria.

After the roadshows are complete, the campaign will culminate in a gala awards dinner in Lagos, Nigeria to unveil the chosen African All-Star XI as per the fans’ selections.

So keep coming back to the site as we reveal new players every day from 9-24 March, after which you can cast your vote.

What is the aim of the campaign?

To celebrate 30 years of the Premier League, SuperSport is running a ground-breaking campaign encouraging fans to select the greatest African players to have ever played in the Premier League. Africa’s greatest Premier League XI will be chosen by the SuperSport viewer.

When does the voting platform open?

The voting opens 24 March 2023.

What can the viewers expect?

SuperSport in conjunction with Premier League Productions, will produce a 60-minute show with Thomas Mlambo, Leeds legend Lucas Radebe and former Premier League star, John Barnes, to select their greatest African PL XI of all time.

After the March 24 broadcast, fans will be able to vote for the Premier League’s greatest African XI from a shortlist of 30.

Can I vote more than once?

Each person is limited to one selection of 11 players.

Do I have to choose a player from each position?

Your preferred 11 players do not have to make up a traditional formation. You are not limited to a certain number of players from any position.

When is the final reveal of the best XI?

In July (date TBC), the most voted for XI will be revealed at a gala dinner held in Lagos, Nigeria.

Why are there only 30 players to choose from?

The All-Star list is limited to 30 players in celebration of the 30 years of the Premier League.

How will we keep the excitement before voting opens?

Fans are encouraged to keep coming back to the website as we reveal new players every weekday from 9-24 March, after which you can cast your vote.

From March 24 to May 25, fans will be able to vote online (www.supersport.com/africaxi) for their 11 best-ever African players.

How does the voting platform work?

You will be presented with 30 current/former African Premier League stars to which you will then need to select your greatest XI. From there the platform will allow you to share and post on social media.

Is there a viewer / voter subscription?

There is no subscription fee when it comes to picking your greatest XI.

What will viewers get by registering on the platform to vote?

Viewers will get an opportunity to engage and have their say on who they think are the greatest players to play in the Premier League and compare their XI with others, as well as the final most voted for XI.